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The U.S. Bank Foundation Cleantech Award
$30,000
Evergreen Climate Innovations
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs in the Midwest who are developing innovative solutions to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public Policy & Education Grants
Contact for amount
John William Pope Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations in North Carolina focused on public policy, education, human services, and the arts, with an emphasis on initiatives that promote individual freedom and community well-being.

Education
Nonprofits
NC IDEA SEED Grants
$50,000
NC IDEA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides $50,000 grants to early-stage North Carolina startups with innovative concepts and a strong market potential, along with mentorship and resources to accelerate their growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Grant Program
$2,500
The Orianne Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to graduate students conducting herpetological research focused on the conservation and management of reptiles and amphibians in the southeastern United States.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Wilson County Community Foundation Grant
$3,000
Wilson County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Wilson County, focusing on projects that address local needs and enhance community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Arts Initiative
$12,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations in rural communities with populations of 15,000 or fewer, helping them to create and sustain exceptional artistic programs that engage and benefit local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund
$2,000,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to public entities, nonprofits, academic institutions, and tribal governments for projects that support the conservation and recovery of at-risk wildlife species in Washington State.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Joy W. Pope Memorial Grant Program
$100,000
John William Pope Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina for innovative projects in the arts and human services that deliver measurable benefits to local communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Festival Grant
$3,000
The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Guilford County for community-centered festivals that celebrate arts, culture, and local heritage.

Arts
Nonprofits
Basic Operating Grants
Contact for amount
High Point Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides essential financial support to nonprofit arts and design organizations in the greater High Point area to help stabilize their operations and enhance their artistic programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Lenoir County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Lenoir County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Lenoir County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various local initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Literary Arts
$25,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

Arts
Individuals
Johnston County Community Foundation Grant Program in North Carolina
$5,000
Johnston County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Johnston County, North Carolina, to address local community needs through various charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Semans Art Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Semans Art Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This funding supports current students at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in pursuing summer study, research, special projects, and performances that enhance their artistic and educational experiences.

Arts
Individuals
Carolina Hurricanes Foundation Grassroots Grant
$20,000
Carolina Hurricanes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that focus on improving health and education for children, particularly in underserved communities, and supports the growth of youth hockey initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Golden LEAF Foundation’s Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports economic development projects in North Carolina, particularly for government entities and nonprofits working to benefit rural and economically distressed communities through job creation, workforce training, and infrastructure development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CAREs Flexible Funding Program
$5,000
Healthcare Foundation of Wilson
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding initiative provides unrestricted financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wilson, North Carolina, to strengthen their internal operations and enhance sustainability in areas such as healthcare access, healthy living, substance misuse prevention, and mental health.

Health
Nonprofits
Cherokee County Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
Cherokee County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local charitable organizations, nonprofits, and government entities in Cherokee County to enhance community services and programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cashiers Community Fund Grant
$12,500
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public service projects that enhance the quality of life in the Cashiers, North Carolina area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits